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L173 OFL

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

134,364 mi
Last recorded134,364 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL173 OFL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2009 134,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 134,364 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 127,772 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 127,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 121,456 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 121,359 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 115,257 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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L173 OFL is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 114,656 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L173 OFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 33 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L173 OFL registered?

L173 OFL is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 6 November 1993.

Is L173 OFL safe to buy?

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